36C25923Q0405 0001_1.docx

Q&A Solicitation # 36C25923Q0405

5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

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2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

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6. ISSUED BY

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

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10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

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Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

E. IMPORTANT:

is extended,

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning __________ copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY is not extended.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

(REV. 11/2016)

is required to sign this document and return ___________ copies to the issuing office.

is not, A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

15C. DATE SIGNED

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER

Contractor

16C. DATE SIGNED

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

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Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.243 (Type or print) (Type or print) (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

(Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) (If other than Item 6) (Specify type of modification and authority) (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.)

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13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS,

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

442-23-2-29-0085

36C259-23-AP-2467

36C259 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office

NCO 19

6162 South Willow Drive, Suite 300 Greenwood Village CO 80111

36C259 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office

NCO 19

6162 South Willow Drive, Suite 300 Greenwood Village CO 80111 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25923Q0405 05-17-2023

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5:00PM MDT 5/24/2023

LOA# 442-3630162-529-850100-2660 010055590

The purpose of this modification is to answer submitted questions (see continuation page).

The submittal of offer(s) date remains unchanged as 5:00PM MDT on 05/24/2023.

Questions and Answers below are referencing RFQ 36C25923Q0405:

Q. Is this a new or follow-on requirement? If a follow-on, who is the incumbent and what is the contract number?

A. This is a new base plus four (4) option years requirement. This requirement has not previously been awarded and therefore there is no incumbent.

Q. Can you clarify what is meant by 'Base Year' and 'Option Year' in regards to when the contract has begun? Does that mean VA Salt Lake will decide year by year whether they would like to continue?

A. The intent is to continue the contract for the full 5 years but funds are obligated one fiscal year at a time by the VHA. Each year there is a review process to ensure needs are met, but our intent would be to continue utilizing the product for a full 5 years.

Q. 'Funding available for the procurement' is often mentioned. Would it be possible to know how much funding is available for this procurement?

A. Funds are obligated each fiscal year to meet the specified amount within the contract. We have to validate each fiscal year that the funds are provided and available and are tied to our budget.

Q. How many locations are there?

A. There are a total of three (3) separate locations.

Location 1 – Cheyenne VAMC 2360 E Pershing Blvd Cheyenne, WY 82001 Location 2 – Loveland CBOC 5200 Hahns Peak Dr. Loveland CO 80538 Location 3 – NCOC 4575 Byrd Dr. Loveland CO 80538

Q. Are any additional documents besides the RFQ required to be submitted?

A. No additional documents are required as long as the RFQ meets all requirements.

Q. Is a site visit mandatory?

A. No, a site visit is not mandatory.

Q. Are there limitations to subcontracting?

A. Yes, please review sections: C.6 VAAR 85.219-74 Limitations On Subcontracting and E.1 Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors paragraph: General Standards of Responsibility. This MUST be completed, signed and returned for offer to be considered.

Q. Once the contractor is “awarded” the contract, what is the time frame to see signatures or confirmation of the Award Contract?

A. This is not a simple answer. Assuming the contractor is registered in SAM / verifiable as SDVOSB and is already in Tungsten (direct invoice / deposit / federal payment system) it takes 3 – 5 business days to generate the award / contract and get it out to the contractor for their review and signature. Once the contractor signed award is received in office, it takes another 2 – 3 business days to secure the Contracting Officer’s signature, publish the award and return a fully executed copy to the contractor. Registering a “new” business with Tungsten alone can take up to 30 days…. So again, not a simple answer.

Q. Would this contract require weekly / monthly invoices for 12 months in the rear? Could the “invoices in the rear” have clarity, meaning what?

A. Airflow test and balance services require annual testing, once a year. Invoices for services performed are to be submitted in arrears, meaning after the services have been performed. As there are three (3) separate locations, separate invoices can be generated and submitted for payment. However, please note it is expected that one location will only be invoiced for payment one time per year and only after the service / testing has been performed for that location.